Co-hosted by Aecon’s sustainability leaders, Road to Net-Zero explores Aecon's journey toward achieving carbon neutrality and their leadership in embracing sustainable construction practices.
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Welcome to "Once upon an island - Green tourism", the podcast that highlights ecotourism on small islands. They fascinate us with their promise of peace and freedom, but did you know that small islands are pioneer territories for a more sustainable development? Each week, the podcast gives a voice to islanders, in particular women, to develop a tourism that respects the environment. They live off the British, Greek, Tunisian coasts, or off the French, Croatian and Norwegian coasts. They shar ...
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Les Inédits | Working Fictions by Metropolis bleu | Blue Metropolis
Metropolis bleu | Blue Metropolis
Écologie, développement durable, inégalités sociales, âge ou passage du temps. Ce sont là des sujets de première importance. Et pour les aborder voici des textes de fiction inédits qui combinent imagination et intuitions, invention et musique de la langue. Autant de regards littéraires instructifs, posés d’un océan à l’autre. La littérature, oui, a ici le dernier mot. Avec les Inédits l’imagination est au pouvoir sur des explorations importantes, la réalité se fait un peu plus nette. Plus si ...
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Did you know that there are government incentive programs for businesses that reduce their fuel consumption and the greenhouse gas emissions of their fleet vehicles? On this month’s episode of Road to Net Zero, Adam Borgatti and guest host Lauren O’Malley speak to Kulan Kahadugoda and Kevin Wu, the founders of the Green Freight Assessments to learn…
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Episode 23: Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability
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Have you ever wondered how the rise of Artificial Intelligence could impact sustainability in the construction industry? Our Road to Net Zero hosts, Adam and Prabh invited Aecon’s very own Adam Templeton, Senior Vice President, Information Services to discuss how this emerging technology could be deployed in the construction industry so companies c…
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What better way to celebrate Circular Economy Month, than with a new episode of Road to Net Zero? Adam Borgatti and Prabh K. Banga speak to Peter Rupp, Head of Corporate Sustainability at Hilti Group about how they are minimizing waste in the construction sector and pioneering sustainable construction methods.…
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Episode 21: Keeping it hot & cool with Enwave’s District Energy Systems
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Tune into the latest episode of the Road to Net-Zero as our hosts dive into Aecon's latest collaboration with Enwave! Learn more about the innovative projects powering Toronto's energy future and The Well's geothermal energy exchange system that's shaping a more sustainable downtown core.By Aecon
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Tune into the latest episode of the Road to Net-Zero podcast as our hosts explore the impact of sustainable fuels on reducing emissions featuring Lauren Foulkes, Senior Director of Sustainability at 4Refuel. Learn more about the innovative, turn-key strategies for businesses aiming to lower their carbon footprint and achieve environmental goals and…
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Episode 19: Reinventing Concrete: The Power of Carbon Upcycling
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Cement and concrete are the source of 8% of global CO2 emissions and growing. Tune into the latest episode of Road to Net-Zero, where we speak with Apoorv Sinha, CEO of Carbon Upcycling, about the process, benefits and future potential of carbon upcycled concrete and discover how it's revolutionizing the construction industry.…
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Episode 18: Driving the Future: Low-carbon and net-zero vehicles in North America
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From pick-up trucks to cargo vans, more and more automobile manufacturers are producing viable options for vehicles in the construction industry. In this episode we speak with Flavio Volpe, an internationally recognized champion of Canada's automotive industry, about the future of low-carbon and net-zero vehicles in North America.…
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Épisode 17 - Rapport sur le développement durable 2023
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Un bonus français épisode de notre balado #Verslacarboneutralite est ici! Nos animateurs, Clement Boisselier and Josiane Laflamme-Charetter, discutent du rôle d’Aecon dans la progression de la transition énergétique et de notre engagement envers le développement durable dans la foulée de la publication de notre Rapport sur le développement durable …
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Tune in as our hosts, Adam Borgatti and Prabh K. Banga discuss Aecon's role in Advancing the Energy Transition, and our commitment to sustainability with the release of our 2023 Sustainability Report. Plus, listen to guests who disccuss intiatives from across Aecon.By Aecon
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In this bilingual edition of our Road to Net Zero, our podcast guest hosts Clément Boisselier and Fabiola Tassy, speak to Professor Ahmed Soliman from the Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering at Concordia University’s Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, discussing the hard truth about cement, it’s impact on …
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Dans cette édition bilingue de notre émission balado sur le développement durable Vers la carboneutralité, nos animateurs Clément Boisselier et Fabiola Tassy, avec le professeur Ahmed Soliman du département de génie du bâtiment, civil et environnemental à l’École de génie d’informatique Gina-Cody de l'Université Concordia. Ils discutent de la dure …
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Episode 15: Hydrogen Powered Construction Equipment
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We’ve heard a lot about electrically powered construction equipment but what about hydrogen powered? Engineers at JCB developed the first hydrogen motor in the construction industry. We chat with Chris Giorgianni, Vice President, Product with JBC about their innovations in hydrogen powered construction equipment and how this technology will support…
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Our Sustainability leaders, Adam and Prabh, speak with guest Thomas Mueller from the Canada Green Building Council to discuss how the decisions made at COP28 in Dubai may have an impact on the construction industry.By Aecon
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The year may be coming to an end - but the Road to Net Zero podcast goes on! Check out this special edition of our sustainability podcast as we look back at the episodes covered in 2023 and what’s to come in 2024.By Aecon
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Episode 13: Reporting on Sustainability - the role of the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board
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We chat with Charles-Antoine St-Jean, Chair of the newly formed Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) and discuss the launch of the new International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) sustainability disclosure standards. Listen in to learn about how they are expected to be implemented in Canada, the role of the Canadian Sustainability …
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Our latest episode discusses how battery storage can help meet demand spikes, the importance of supporting wide-scale deployment of renewable energy sources, and how it supports our clean energy goals. This episode features Justin Rangooni, Executive Director of Energy Storage Canada.By Aecon
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Listen to our hosts and guest, Jennifer Green, Director of Competitions at Skills Ontario, discuss the different experiences women have had while working in the trades. Tune in to learn more about how companies can support women in the field & moreBy Aecon
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Episode 10: Aecon's use of BIM & Envision framework
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Listen in as we learn about how Aecon uses Building Information Modeling (BIM) to facilitate the implementation of the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Framework on our projects with Clement Boisselier, Sustainability and Environment Specialist and Yousif Jabak, IDD Manager.By Aecon
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Épisode 10: Utilisation par Aecon de BIM et du cadre Envision
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Écoutez cet épisode au cours duquel Clément Boisselier, spécialiste, Développement durable et Environnement et Yousif Jabak, gestionnaire, Livraison numérique intégrée nous expliquent comment Aecon utilise la modélisation des données du bâtiment (BIM) afin de favoriser la mise en œuvre du cadre Envision pour la construction durable de nos projets.…
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Episode 9: The energy transition - Small Modular Reactors and more
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Listen in as hosts Adam and Prabh speak with our own Greg Thede, VP of Nuclear Strategy and Business Services, about Small Modular Reactors and our work on the Darlington New Nuclear ProjectBy Aecon
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Episode 8: Hydrogen applications across sectors
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We chat with Bob Oliver from Change Energy Services about the growing role of hydrogen in different sectors. Listen to learn more about the different applications of hydrogen and how it supports sustainability goals.By Aecon
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Sustainability Report 2022: Building a Sustainable Future
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We launched our fourth annual Sustainability Report – Building a Sustainable Future! Check out this bonus episode of our Road To Net Zero podcast where our hosts and sustainability leaders, Adam Borgatti and Prabh K. Banga, summarize key ESG accomplishments with what we build and how we build it:By Aecon
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Episode 7: Managing climate change risks with Manifest Climate
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We chat with Shashanka Suresh from Manifest Climate about the impact of climate change on the construction industry. Listen to learn more about how the industry can effectively manage and address climate change risks.By Aecon
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Blue Metropolis is proud to present this episode of Les Inédits | Working Fictions, a bilingual podcast series that tackles big issues of the moment with original short stories by exciting literary voices. This episode features “Bulb,” by Sruti Islam, a story about chance encounters, the novelties of indoor smoking, and the misdirections of identit…
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Working Fictions: "An Ecology of Dance" by Prathna Lor
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Blue Metropolis is proud to present this episode of Les Inédits | Working Fictions, a bilingual podcast series that tackles big issues of the moment with original short stories by exciting literary voices. This episode features “An Ecology of Dance,” by Prathna Lor, a story about departures and returns, and adaptations of memory and text.…
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Episode 6: Carbicrete - a carbon zero concrete
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We're back with the sixth episode of our #RoadToNetZero podcast! In this episode we talk to Chris Stern, CEO and co-founder of Carbicrete, about their #carbonnegative concrete. What was once a McGill PhD study is now a commercially available product!By Aecon
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Our fifth episode features Wesley Gee, Chief Sustainability Officer at Works Design. To gear up for the reporting season, we interview Wesley on the top 2023 sustainability reporting trends, new reporting requirements and material topics for the construction industry to report on.By Aecon
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Featuring Adam Borgatti, Senior VP of Corporate Development & Investor Relations at Aecon, discussing key trends in investor relations and sustainability.By Aecon
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Episode 3: Envision® for Sustainable Infrastructure and Construction
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Featuring Quin MacKenzie, Lead Executive Officer at Luuceo Consulting Inc. discussing Envision®, an emerging design framework for sustainable infrastructure and construction.By Aecon
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Episode 2: Reducing Concrete Emissions with Lafarge
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Concrete accounts for about 8 per cent of global CO2 emissions- Cailee Ellis, Lafarge’s Head of Sustainability, speaks about what they’re doing to reduce emissions associated with concrete production.By Aecon
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Episode 1: Electric Excavator Trial with Volvo
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The first episode features Dr. Ray Gallant, VP Product Management and Productivity at Volvo Construction Equipment, talking about innovation & sustainability with Volvo's construction equipment.By Aecon
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#8- Mausund (Norway): An island at a turning point regarding its tourism strategy
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Situated on a small group of islands located about 600km from Oslo on the northern coast of Norway, Mausund is a small fishing village in the municipality of Frøya in Trøndelag county. About 180 people are living in the village. Mausund is a very special small gem. If one is coming to Mausund for its charming red houses along the harbour, for a con…
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#7- St Honorat, l'île monastère (France) : comment concilier vocation monastique et attractivité touristique?
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Située dans le sud de la France, dans le département des Alpes Maritimes, l’’île de St Honorat appartient à l’Archipel des Iles de Lerins. Joyau de la baie de Cannes avec sa proche voisine l’île Ste Marguerite, elle s’en distingue par sa vocation monastique depuis 16 siècles. C’est un havre de paix pour le visiteur d’un jour ou le pèlerin retraitan…
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#6- Zlarin (Croatia) : How to find the right balance between attracting visitors within preserving the island’s soul?
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In this episode, we are taking you to a confidential Croatian island. Many people have not even heard about this beautiful place, the treasure of the Sibenik archipelago and a pearl of the Adriatic sea… Known as the "green island" for its unspoiled beauty, this is an island of pines, nice pocket beaches, idyllic coves and one traditional village an…
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#5- Porquerolles (France) : Tourisme de masse et hyper fréquentation estivale sont-ils compatibles avec le caractère unique et exceptionnel du site ?
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Située dans le sud de la France, dans le département du Var, au large de la presqu’ile de Giens, l’’île de Porquerolles est la plus grande des 3 îles d’Hyères. Réputée pour ses plages de sable fin, ses eaux turquoise et transparentes, elle est devenue une destination estivale incontournable pour les touristes de passage sur la côte d’azur et la nom…
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#4- Brownsea (United Kingdom) : How to keep the balance between desirable tourism, which induces economic development, and its status as a biodiversity sanctuary island?
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If you are nature lover and sensitive to the conservation of biodiversity, Brownsea Island is the perfect place for an outdoor and adventurous experience. If you stay long enough on the Island, you may feel the special spirit that drives the islanders and visitors. Brownsea Island is the largest of the islands in Poole Harbour in the county of Dors…
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#3-Kerkennah (Tunisie) : Comment la valorisation des traditions et savoir-faire locaux peuvent-ils devenir une signature touristique différenciée ?
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“Auprès de ce pays est, une île fort étroite, appelée Cyraunis ; elle a deux cents stades de long. On y passe aisément du continent ; elle est toute couverte d'oliviers et de vignes. Il y a dans cette île un lac, de la vase duquel les filles du pays tirent des paillettes d'or avec des plumes d'oiseaux frottées de poix” Ainsi Hérodote décrit L’ Arch…
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#2-Paros (Greece) : How to find the right balance between tourism and real estate pressure and preservation of the island’s identity?
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Paros is one the finest gems of the Cyclades islands crown. Once very famous for its marble from which a large number of statues from the antiquity were built, the Island is now known for a nice balance between beautiful sandy beaches and charming ports, and, in the inland, authentic villages, ancient hiking trails, small monasteries. Paros is rath…
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#1-The archipel of Lastovo (Croatia): How to develop tourism within preserving the existing exceptional ecosystem of the island?
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In this episode, we will explore the Croatian island of Lastovo, also known as the « untouched» or « hidden » Island. Currently economic activities are focused in traditional island sectors such as : agriculture, fishing and tourism. The advent of an increasing tourism has resulted in a shift in priorities and perspectives on the preservation of th…
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Welcome to "Once upon an island - Green tourism", the series of podcast that highlights ecotourism on small islands. They fascinate us with their promise of peace and freedom, but did you know that small islands are pioneer territories for a more sustainable development? With their limited resources, their biological wealth to protect, the pressure…
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Bienvenue sur « Once upon an island - Green tourism », le podcast qui met en lumière le tourisme durable sur les petites îles. Elles nous fascinent avec leur promesse de quiétude et de liberté, mais savez-vous que les petites îles sont les territoires pionniers d’un développement plus durable? Avec leurs ressources limitées, leurs richesses biologi…
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